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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.02, 129.56 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.02, 129.56 and 76.61 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.02 : 129.56 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.02/129.56 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.02x = 129.56 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.02x = 9,924.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924.56/94.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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